Lucinda Literary, founded in 2011, is a literary management firm specializing in “ideas” or “big think” books that look to change the way people work, behave, and live.
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We selectively represent fiction. Most often, our clients come to us already well-known in their fields as original thinkers or voices—they are business leaders, scientists, or bring a strong media or online profile. But sometimes, there is just a great title concept. Or a great story that requires a professional writer. We help develop books from the ground up. Lucinda Literary selectively represents fiction. We look for voice-driven, emotionally raw, and often unconventionally told novels for adults and young adults. In children’s books, we seek stories that transport us and break new ground, much in the way our adult books do. Lucinda Literary’s Speakers Bureau was founded in 2016 to offer lecture opportunities and relationships to all Lucinda Literary authors, along with a select list of authors represented by our colleagues. Bringing a background in marketing, along with media and film relationships, we are above all strategists and advocates not just for the books, but for the entire careers of our authors. We take on a small number of new clients by design, which allows us to be hands-on, attentive, and editorially invested. Lucinda Literary also has a private Letter Better Facebook group, which is only accessible to those who have participated in one of our workshops, consultations, or courses. We do not accept membership requests from those who have not taken part in one of our programs. If you are interested in registering for our programs, please visit www.lucindaliterary.com/workshops
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Blunders, gaffes and terrible math skills, written in permanent ink.
Free writing, setting timers, and changing your environment are all useful suggestions when writing feels daunting. Find out more in Forbes's article:
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Being able to continue writing even when you don’t feel good about it is an experience that you need to learn to contend with if you do any kind of writing at all.
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Kazuo Ishiguro returns with a novel about an artificial friend, Zadie Smith brings the Wife of Bath bang up to date, Bill Gates takes on the climate crisis ... a literary calendar for the year ahead
Getting a book deal is just the beginning of a bigger journey, and it can be hard to figure out your next steps. Find your way with Ashley Bernardi's list of helpful questions:
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I’ve said before that while finishing your book is an incredible achievement and certainly is worthy of c
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Notable upcoming books to be published in January 2021, limited to hardcover new releases. Here are the most anticipated titles for the month:
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The first-ever live, online masterclass led by a literary agent Lucinda Halpern, founder and president of Manhattan literary agency, Lucinda Literary.
Did you know that writing can help bring about a better quality of life? Find out more in Voice Newspaper's article here:
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DID YOU know that writing can make you happier and healthier? If not then now...
How did indie presses manage to survive the pandemic? With effort, determination, and a lot of heart. Read The Guardian's article for more here:
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When lockdown came in March, many small presses feared they would go out of business. But then came an outpouring of support from the public
Tips for landing TV appearances with thanks to our good friend Ashley Bernardi's insights:
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The holidays are my favorite time of year, especially because it is the season of giving! And that’s why I
Motherhood, the rise of the Khmer Rouge, and history told through newspaper clippings are just some of the topics in Literary Hub's graphic novel picks list. Read more here:
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Adrian Tomine’s The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Cartoonist, Joe Sacco’s Paying the Land, Derf Backderf’s Kent State, and Lauren Redniss’ Oak Flat all feature among the b…
Celebrate Christmas Eve the Icelandic way: with a good book! Find out more in Read It Forward's article:
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Ready to shake up your family's Christmas Eve traditions? Try out Jólabókaflóð: Iceland's Christmas Eve book tradition. Step 1: Gift books to your friends and family members. Step 2: Spend the evening reading!
Round out the year with BuzzFeed's newest list of recommendations:
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From stunning poetry and illuminating nonfiction to heart-wrenching novels.
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These 10 magazines accept literary fiction, and they are open for submissions now. Many of them accept other genres too, like non-fiction and poetry, and some outlets pay writers. Apart these, several premier (and paying) literary magazines that accept literary fiction are also open for submissions....
Add some presidential picks to your shelf with Barack Obama's recommendations found in USA TODAY's article here:
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Barack Obama is back with another year-end roundup of his favorite pop culture moments, beginning with his favorite books of 2020.
Santa's come early and delivered the final segment of our Secrets of Highly Successful Writers Series! Read it here:
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You asked for strategies balancing writing with editing alongside the other demands of your day—we heard you, and we wanted to answer. In this final...
Happy birthday to literary legend Jane Austen! Learn more about her in this article from Biography:
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Two specialists from the Jane Austen Society of North America share intriguing highlights of the author's life, career and literary impact.
Vinegar is great at combatting stains, but which type is the best to use? Read mindbodygreen's article featuring our amazing author Tonya Harris for some cleaning clarification:
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Vinegar is the cheap, do-it-all cleaner that everyone ought to have on hand.
Vikings, environmental politics, and the "philosophy of anger" are just some of the topics found in The New Yorker's picks for the best reads of 2020. Read more here:
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The fiction and nonfiction, old and new, that kept us going.
Facing rejection as a writer is always difficult, but if done gracefully it can help you along your writing journey. Learn how to use rejection to your advantage in article by Forbes
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Every writer faces rejection at some point, but this doesn’t mean that you should stop writing altogether.
Wishing a Happy Hanukkah and lovely festival of lights to those who celebrate.
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Response times during December might be slow, but don't get discouraged! Follow Terry Whalin's advice and make productive use of time to get ahead:
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If you make productive use of these quiet months, you can propel your publishing dreams to new levels of success in the months ahead.
Looking for a special gift to give your favorite bookworm this holiday season? Take a look at The Write Life's fun ideas:
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Looking for gift ideas for writers? Whether you're looking to treat a family member, a friend or yourself, here are a bunch of neat gifts to choose from.
So you're a YA book cover expert? Test your knowledge with BuzzFeed's quiz:
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Can you remember a book by its cover?
According to Bill Birchard, you can reward your readers' brains with "pleasure chemicals" using these techniques:
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Five tips backed by neuroscience and psychology.
Congrats to our beloved author Cait Flanders - ADVENTURES IN OPTING OUT is featured in The Globe and Mail's holiday guide!
Knowledge of copyright law can be a great help in avoiding trouble down the road. Read more in Sara Hawkins' article here:
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5 Top Legal Issues for Authors and Self-Publishers by Sara Hawkins looks at copyright, brand names, trademarks and copyright infringement
I had a blast speaking with 400 Hay House Workshop writers this morning! Encourage you to come on over to lucindaliterary.com so I can get to know you more.
Explore the cosmos, fear and cleanliness, and narratives about owls, fish and eels with Smithsonian Magazine's picks for Best Science Books of 2020: http://ow.ly/SOmR50CyGnv
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New titles explore the mysterious lives of eels, the science of fear and our connections to the stars
December is a perfect month for editing. Read Press Enterprise's article to start the month off right: http://ow.ly/Ao7450CyGaB
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The process is slow, lonely and can seem endless. But it’s vital.
Check out these must-reads from Entrepreneur as you begin to think about the next year ahead.
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Be as ready as you can be for whatever the next year holds.
Ever wondered how we got from typewriters to keyboards? Learn more by reading ThoughtCo.'s article here:
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Before there were computers, typewriters ruled the office. Learn the history of typewriters and the qwerty keyboard.
Did you know that for every dollar spent with a small business, 67 cents stays with your local economy? Learn more about the benefits of shopping small businesses with Farm Bureau Financial Services's article here:
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Consumers have spent an estimated total of $120 billion on Small Business Saturday over the past 10 years. Learn how this day started, what it is and why it matters.
Stuff your stocking with these books this #BlackFriday with The Wall Street Journal's gift guide:
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WSJ critics and contributors share their favorite reads in business, history, art and more.
From our table to yours, wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
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We’re sharing a few of the best articles and tools our team has collected to guide you in your journey, as you pave your own...
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